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1982 Map of Neches

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Neches
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Neches River forms a winding border between Anderson and Cherokee counties, carving a complex landscape of wetlands and oxbows in the East Texas piney woods. In the early 1980s, this area supported a mix of small rail-side settlements and rural energy development, evidenced by the numerous Oil Wells and a Gas Well scattered across the central terrain. The community of Neches sits at a strategic junction near Daly Mtn, served by the Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads.

Local history is preserved in small family and community burial grounds such as Caldwell Cem and White Oak Cem. The bottomlands are defined by water features like Buzzard Slough, Alligator Lake, and Turtle Slough, illustrating the seasonal character of the river valley. Further south, the Texas State Railroad passes near the settlement of Stills, reflecting the region's enduring connection to the timber and transit industries.